Hazardous Materials

Ocean County Hazardous Material
Disposal

Materials
accepted at the household hazardous waste collection sites are:
paints, thinners, boat paints, solvents, pool chemicals,
pesticides and herbicides, aerosol cans, auto products, toilet
and drain cleaners, silver polishes, oven cleaners, photographic
chemicals, rug and upholstery cleaners, polishes and bleaches,
waste oil and used gasoline. Pre-Registration Is Required.
Additional information can be found on the county website at
www.co.ocean.nj.us or by calling 1-800-55-RECYCLE.
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HereHazardous waste will not be accepted from businesses, school
boards or government agencies. Only Ocean County residential
households and farmers are eligible for this free program. A
driver's license or tax bill will be adequate proof of
residence. Our staff can advise you about any materials you are
unsure of. Acceptable Materials: paints/thinners/boat paint,
solvents, pool chemicals, pesticides and herbicides, aerosol
cans, auto products, toilet and drain cleaners, silver polishes,
oven cleaners, photographic chemicals, rug and upholstery
cleaners, polishes and bleaches, waste oil and used gasoline.
ALL THE ABOVE MATERIALS, EXCEPT OIL AND GASOLINE, MUST BE IN
ORIGINAL CONTAINERS

Finished for 2018, check back for 2019 schedule to
be posted when available.

While the program is free, registration is required.

Hazardous Materials Information

Asbestos, wood preservatives, thinners, solvents, chemicals
and fuel are considered hazardous waste and are not collected by the
Public Works Department. These items should never be placed at curbside
for pickup nor should they be dropped off at the Recycling Center. Call
the Northern Recycling Center located on New Hampshire Avenue in Lakewood
at 732-367-0802 for disposal information.

Paint

As part of the Ocean
County Paint Management Program, full, partially full, or empty paint
cans are accepted at the Seaside Park Public Works Garage located on
Barnegat Avenue, Seaside Park. Please call to register (732)793-5100. Limit is 20 cans per day, Monday through Friday – 9:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. Latex and Oil Based Paints Only, No Stains or Wood Preservatives
Accepted.

Asbestos

Asbestos is a hazardous
material and will not be collected at any time. Homeowners must contact
a qualified contractor for asbestos abatement and removal.